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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
4
A muckraking appeal ahead of C P Connolly’s expose on corrupt judges in Everybody’s magazine. The piece argues incompetency and miscarriage of justice threaten public respect for courts and urges readers to support reform for equal laws.
The jury in the Gilliette MacDonald shooting trial failed to reach a verdict after three hours of deliberation. Justice Barnard adjourned court overnight with twelve jurors locked up and the case set to resume next morning. Prosecution painted the defendant as a violent spouse while defense blamed intoxication and lack of premeditation.
Public utilities powers eyed as commissioners plan investigations into complaints about the Metropolitan Cash Company’s taxi line from Twenty th and F streets to Sixteenth and U streets north west. Commissioner Rudolph cited numerous reports of poorly ventilated, insanitary cabs. Graham of the Board of Trade committee on transportation said the panel will probe the issues.
U S Census Bureau figures for about half the United States show more deaths among males than females and more deaths among married and infants than others. For 1910 a total 906 433 deaths were registered with 48 757 males and 68 655 females. Marital status data include 3 8749 widowed 4 390 divorced and 8 518 of n1 known or unstated conjugal condition. Highest death rate occurred in March and lowest in June.
Auditor Tueedale of the District says police and fire department pensioners will receive 58 percent of January pensions totaling 6505 dollars and 9 cents. Without Congressional aid, a deficit of 435000 dollars is projected by year end, with 15000 dollars from last year still unpaid.
District commissioners banned inaccurate taximeters and empowered police to investigate cab overcharges. The new rule prohibits use of meters not approved by the superintendent of weights and measures and imposes fines for violations. Building activity includes Seven detached houses on Wisconsin Avenue Park and sale of the Isabella apartment at 18 Eleventh Street Northeast for 5000 to Capital Realty Company.
Detective work ties the missing Bates heirlooms to Jaime S Cornell of 1511 Benning Road who worked on steam pipes at the Bates home. Miss Bates reported the loss of valuables worth over 800. A watch fob pawned by Cornell was identified by Miss Bates as the stolen item. Detectives Warren and Mullan arrested Cornell.
540 unchurched Washingtonians are invited to attend a religious service next Sunday under the Men and Religion Forward Movement. A luncheon for the advisory committee at the New Willard Hotel featured brief talks by Rev. H. Pinkham chairing Bible study, A. M. Chealey leader of the older boys crusade, F. C. Croxton evangelism chair, and W. E. K. Looper Y M C A general secretary.
Judge Terrell of the municipal court ruled that courts cannot compel transfers by streetcar companies in the District. Maj. George A. Armes had sued the Washington Railway and Electric Company for 10 cents after a transfer was refused at Seventh Street Northwest. The judge said Congress never intended to provide for transfers.
Junius Smith, a 2 year old colored porter at an optical company on F street, was arrested by Detectives Burlingame and Weedon. He resisted custody, biting and scratching Burlingame, and two pawn tickets for stolen goods were found on him.
Washington College of Law will host its fifteenth annual banquet at Rauscher's on February 3 with the junior class in charge of arrangements. Robert T. Tracy, the president, will serve as toastmaster. Guest of honor and principal speakers include Winfred T. Denison, Cornelius C. Billingsy, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Munsey, George H. Macdonald, Nila F. Allen, Elizabeth M. Eggert, and Sue M. Lacy.
George E. Taylor a four year old carpenter of 46 Kentucky Avenue SE inhaled illuminating gas through a rubber tube yesterday afternoon. He fell from a high chair when overcome. His wife summoned Dr J J Kaveney who revived him and medical staff were called. He is expected to recover.
Dr. Abram Simon delivers a sermon titled The Pride of Youth at the Eighth Street Temple tonight. The public is warmly invited to attend this religious event.
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